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New York is a state in the United States, located on the east coast of the country. It is bordered by the states of Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and Delaware, as well as the Atlantic Ocean. New York is known for its iconic landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and the Empire State Building. The state is also famous for its diverse culture and industries, including finance, media, fashion, and technology.HistoryNew York was first settled by Europeans in the 17th century, when Dutch colonists established the city of New Amsterdam, which later became New York City. The city was later taken over by the British, and became a major port city in the Atlantic trade. In the early 19th century, New York was home to some of the most important events in the American Revolution, including the Boston Tea Party and the New York City Draft Riots. After the Revolutionary War, New York became the capital of the United States under the Articles of Confederation. However, when the Constitution was ratified in 1788, Congress moved to Philadelphia and then to Washington, D.C.GeographyNew York is located on the Atlantic coastline and contains a wide range of topographical features, including mountains, valleys, lakes, and rivers. The state is divided into three primary regions: the Hudson Valley in the north, Long Island in the east, and New York City and its surrounding areas in the south. The Hudson River is the primary waterway in the state, running north to south and connecting New York City with Albany and Lake Champlain. The Appalachian Mountains traverse the eastern portion of the state, reaching their highest point at Mount Marcy in the Adirondack Mountains.DemographicsNew York is the third most populous state in the country, with over 20 million people living within its borders. The largest city in the state is New York City, which is also the most populous city in the United States. Other major cities include Buffalo, Rochester, Syracuse, Yonkers, and Albany. The state's population is highly urbanized, with over 90% of the population living in urban areas. However, rural and suburban communities exist throughout the state. New York has a diverse population that includes residents of different ethnicities, religions, and socioeconomic backgrounds.EconomyNew York has one of the largest economies in the United States, with a GDP of over $1.5 trillion in 2019. The state's economy is highly diversified, with major industries including finance, healthcare, media, fashion, technology, and tourism. New York City is the financial capital of the world and home to Wall Street, which is the center of American investment banking and securities trading. Other important financial centers in the state include Buffalo and Rochester. In addition to finance, New York has a strong media industry, with headquarters for major television networks and cable channels located in Manhattan. Fashion and tourism are also significant industries in New York City, with clothing designers such as Calvin Klein and Ralph Lauren based in the city and Broadway theater district attracting millions of visitors each year. Upstate New York is known for its manufacturing industry, particularly in areas such as Albany and Buffalo. Other important industries include healthcare services and agricultural products such as milk and cheese from dairy farms in western New York.PoliticsNew York is a Democratic stronghold in national politics, with Democrats dominating statewide elections and holding all of its congressional seats. However, Republicans have controlled the state Senate for much of the past few decades due to GOP victories in rural upstate counties. In recent years, Democrats have made gains in some upstate cities such as Albany and Buffalo where they have won mayoral races and legislative seats. In national politics, New York has voted Democratic in every presidential election since 1932. However, Donald Trump narrowly won New York's Electoral College votes in 2016 due to his victory in upstate counties where Republicans have typically dominated. In gubernatorial elections, Democrats have held power since 2006 when Eliot Spitzer was elected governor. Andrew Cuomo has served as governor since 2011 and has been reelected twice. In Congressional races, New York's delegation is majority Democratic with 27 House seats held by Republicans out of 29 total seats. However, New York's Senators—Kirsten Gillibrand and Chuck Schumer—are Democrats as are all four members of Congress representing Brooklyn and Queens—Max Rose, Nydia Velázquez, Hakeem Jeffries, and Gregory Meeks—who make up one-third of the entire House Democratic Caucus
